Do you ever get the sense that this was a trial run prior to the knockout blow.
Not as many succumbed as they modelled. I think they were disappointed.
Not as many willing arms were given. I think they were disappointed.

They learned from this experience. A more lethal virus and more fear!

They know how most people react. Now they need to draw in the critical thinkers with coercion and fear of death.

It could get ugly the next Flu season.